Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2012] NZERA Auckland 160
Hearing date 11 May 2012
Determination date 11 May 2012
Member E Robinson
Representation R Sari (in person) ; no appearance
Location Auckland
Parties Sari v Brelita Foods Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Authority found no provision in employment agreement for termination of employment without payment of notice period except in case of serious misconduct – Respondent to pay applicant $1,323 arrears of wages and $267 arrears of holiday pay – Administrator
Abstract Applicant employed by respondent as administrator. Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay. Applicant claimed not paid for two and half days work or for notice period. Respondent claimed applicant not entitled to wages as applicant employed on 90 day trial period and applicant’s performance substandard.;AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Applicant not employed on 90 day trial period as trial period not in written employment agreement (“EA”). No provision in EA for termination of employment without payment except in case of serious misconduct. Respondent to pay applicant $1,323 arrears of wages and $267 arrears of holiday pay.
Result Application granted; Arrears of wages ($1,323); Arrears of holiday pay ($267.12); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.50)(Filing fee); Costs reserved
Main Category Arrears
Statutes ERA s67A;ERA s67A(2);ERA s67A(2)(a);ERA s67B;ERA Second Schedule cl12;Wages Protection Act 1983 s4
Number of Pages 8
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